Accessibility Statement for The Bereavement Companion
At The Bereavement Companion, I want this website to be a calm, gentle, and welcoming space for everyone.
I understand that when you are navigating deep grief, processing information can feel overwhelming. I am fully committed to ensuring that my digital home is easy to read, simple to navigate, and accessible to visitors of all abilities, including those using assistive technologies.
What I am doing to help.
To make sure this website is a stress-free environment, I design and maintain it with the following principles in mind: Clear and simple layout: I keep the design clean and unhurried, avoiding cluttered pages, distracting animations, or pop-ups that might cause visual fatigue or anxiety.
Easy-to-read text:
I use clear, high-contrast text and simple, everyday language so my thoughts are easy to process when concentration is difficult.
Flexible viewing:
The text size and layout are designed to adapt seamlessly whether you are reading on a phone, a tablet, or a computer screen.
Descriptive images:
Where images are used, I provide alternative text (Alt text) so screen readers can describe the visuals for those with visual impairments.
My continuous commitment
While I work hard to ensure this independent website meets standard accessibility guidelines (aiming for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance where possible), I know that accessibility is an ongoing journey. As a solo practice, I am continually learning and making adjustments to keep this space as supportive as possible.
I am here to help if a page on this website is proving difficult to navigate, or if you need to access my services in an alternative way, please don't struggle through it. I want to make things as simple as possible for you.
Please reach out to me directly, and I will happily adapt to what you need: